Physician - Dermatology

Company: USA Government
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Dermatologists are responsible for the oversight of all aspects of dermatology medical care delivered to patients under their care including Dermatology procedures. Other functions/duties include, but are not limited to: Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical status during inpatient or outpatient care via in-person exams or telemedicine care. Document every encounter into the electronic medical record, with the appropriate level of detail, with an assessment and plan for ongoing care. Review any notes written by the fellow, resident, student or midlevel providers under Dermatology supervision, with corrections and additions added in an attending note, as appropriate and in a manner consistent with the VA guidelines for trainee supervision. Involved in continuous quality improvement and the VA peer review process. Responsible for graduate and undergraduate medical education, and scientific research as appropriate. Respond to all urgent assessments requested from any location in the hospital or on-site outpatient clinics and services. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Designated and/or random drug testing required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to a background/security investigation Must be proficient in written and spoken English Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Must pass pre-employment physical examination Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Dermatology Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Normal safety precautions while working in an office/clinic or inpatient unit type environment, which is well lighted, clean and does not present hazards to personal safety. There may be occasional risk of physical harm, which requires special precautions and training. The incumbent may be exposed to infectious diseases and medical/psychiatric emergencies.

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